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This Course Enables You To:
- Soccer History & Politics
- Governance & Regulation
- Strategic Management
- Club Finance & Revenue
- Marketing & Sponsorship
- Sport-For-Development
Course Details
The Certificate in Soccer Business & Management outlines the fundamentals of sport management in order to apply the effective organization and management of a soccer club or soccer-related entity.
Understanding how financial and administrative areas lead to effective management processes, ethical choices, and sustainable development is a key focus of this course.
This course is suitable for:
Individuals with an interest in developing their skills in order to support managerial and business matters of a soccer club.
Those who wish to delve deeper into the soccer industry from a sport management perspective, supported by theory and case studies.
The course is comprised of the following:
10 study hours
Tutor assessed assignment
Certificate of Achievement
Who is this course designed for?
- Individuals with an interest in developing their skills in order to support managerial and business matters of a soccer club.
- Those who wish to delve deeper into the soccer industry from a sport management perspective, supported by theory and case studies.
The Soccer Business & Management course is designed for those who wish to be exposed to managerial components and the business side of the soccer industry so that they can:
- Comprehend the fundamentals of sport management as they apply to the effective organization and management of a soccer club or soccer-related entity.
- Understand how key financial and administrative areas lead to effective management processes, ethical choices, and sustainable development.
- Acquire a critical, holistic, and ethical approach to the soccer business, as well as recognize current and future trends within the greater soccer industry.
Official Accreditation By ISSPF
- This course is fully accredited by ISSPF & ensures the study hours will contribute to the achievement of a formal accreditation & ISSPF continued professional development.
UEFA Federations:
Official Accreditation By Latvian Football Federation (UEFA)
- The Latvian Football Federation (LFF) fully accredits ISSPF online courses. Completion of these courses contributes to formal LFF accreditation and professional development. ISSPF courses are also recognized for UEFA PRO to C course revalidation and Professional Diploma refreshment.
Official Accreditation By Slovenian FA (NSZ) (UEFA)
- The Slovenian FA (NSZ) fully accredits ISSPF online courses. Completion of these courses contributes to formal NSZ accreditation and professional development. ISSPF courses are also recognized for UEFA PRO to C course revalidation and Professional Diploma refreshment.
Official Accreditation By Iceland FA (KSI) (UEFA)
- The Iceland FA (KSI) fully accredits ISSPF online courses. Completion of these courses contributes to formal KSI accreditation and professional development. ISSPF courses are also recognized for UEFA PRO to C course revalidation and Professional Diploma refreshment.
Official Accreditation By Lithuanian Football Federation (UEFA)
- The Lithuania FF (LFF) fully accredits ISSPF online courses. Completion of these courses contributes to formal LFF accreditation and professional development. ISSPF courses are also recognized for UEFA PRO to C course revalidation and Professional Diploma refreshment.
CONCACAF Federation:
Accredited by British Virgin Islands Football Association (BVIFA), CONCACAF
- This online course holds full accreditation from the BVIFA, guaranteeing that study hours count toward formal accreditation and BVIFA's professional development. Additionally, it's accepted for BVIFA-CONCACAF course revalidation.
Official Course Endorsement
Endorsed By Scottish Football Association (SFA)
- This course has been endorsed by the SFA as part of the revalidation process.
Endorsed By Bournemouth University (BU)
- This course is fully endorsed by the Bournemouth University, Bournemouth, England, UK.
Endorsed By East Tennessee State University (ETSU)
- This course is fully endorsed by the ETSU, Tennessee, USA.
Endorsed By Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
- This course is fully endorsed by the UiTM, Malaysia.
Endorsed By Wrexham University
- This course is fully endorsed by the Wrexham University, Wrexham, Wales, UK.
- The Estonia FA (EJL) fully accredits ISSPF online courses. Completion of these courses contributes to formal EJL accreditation and professional development. ISSPF courses can be used for UEFA PRO to C course revalidation and Professional Diploma refreshment.
- The FA of Finland (FAF) accredits ISSPF online courses as part of their UEFA coaching program & course revalidation. Completion of these courses contributes to formal FAF accreditation refreshment and professional development.
Course Modules
01PRESENTED BY DR. CHRYSOSTOMOS GIANNOULAKIS
02Historical & political aspects of soccer
In this module, we look at the origins of soccer and its evolution throughout time. The past and current political aspects of soccer and how the origins and history of the sport itself have made soccer what it is today.
Includes ‘Politics & Social Media’ case study with Dr. Lauren Burch.
03Governance & regulation of soccer
In this module, we look at the definition and concept of sport governance, the structure and function of FIFA, the pros and cons of soccer governing structures worldwide and the big picture of how soccer is structured and governed.
04Strategic management of soccer clubs
05Finance & revenue generation of soccer clubs
In this module, we look at the reasoning behind principles of sport finance, the importance of finance in establishing sound club management practices, revenue generation avenues and associated costs and financial integrity in soccer business.
Includes ‘Finance in Soccer’ case study with Ilja Kaenzig FC Bochum, German Bundesliga.
06Marketing & sponsorship of soccer clubs
In this module, we look at key sport marketing terms and how to apply them, factors that make sport marketing a unique marketplace, the motivations and rationale for the utilization of sport sponsorship by businesses and clubs and fan preferences and market trends within the soccer industry.
07Sport-for-development in soccer
In this module, we look at the theoretical background of the Sport-For-Development concept, the meaningful social impacts and experiences to communities, practical examples and case studies regarding SFD applications to soccer and specific strategies that may leverage a Sport-For-Development soccer event.
Includes case study with Prof. Christs Anagnostopoulos.
What you get with your enrolment:
- 10-hours study time
- Tutor Assessed Assignments
- Certificate of Achievement
- 30 day money-back guarantee
Frequently asked questions
Who is this Soccer Business & Management course course for?
- Individuals with an interest in developing their skills in order to support managerial and business matters of a soccer club.
- Those who wish to delve deeper into the soccer industry from a sport management perspective, supported by theory and case studies.
Is this course suitable for me?
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Why is this Soccer Business & Management course important?
The Soccer Business & Management course is designed for those who wish to be exposed to managerial components and the business side of the soccer industry, so that they can:
- Comprehend the fundamentals of sport management as they apply to effective organization and management of a soccer club or soccer-related entity.
- Understand how key financial and administrative areas lead to effective management processes, ethical choices, and sustainable development.
- Acquire a critical, holistic, and ethical approach to the soccer business, as well as recognize current and future trends within the greater soccer industry.
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